جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joana Rita Pasion Ferreiraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Psychopathology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joana Rita Pasion Ferreira is a Researcher at the Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPE), Lusofona University, affiliated with the Human Environment Interaction Lab (HEI-LAB). She holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto and is a certified member of the Portuguese Psychological Association. Expertise in neuroscience methods for studying psychopathology since 2014 Key contributor to the NIMH RDoC initiative for biomarker discovery in mental disorders Demonstrated leadership in 9 active/recent projects including HiTOP-SR and Empathic Heart Her research focuses on etiological pathways of internalizing/externalizing disorders (anxiety, depression, psychopathy), predictive processing models, and perinatal mental health. Media coverage of her work includes pediatric implications of maternal trauma and cannabis use prediction in adolescents. Recent scientific awards recognize her contributions to: ERP-based classification models for psychopathology Network analysis of psychopathy mechanisms Meta-analytic frameworks for autism traits Her collaborative work spans institutions like University of Porto , La Caixa Foundation , and BIAL Foundation , with presentations at international conferences (2024-2025) on topics such as mother-infant bonding and help-seeking barriers for violence victims.

• Optogenetics
• Neural Circuit Analysis
• Hydrogel-Tissue Chemistry (CLARITY)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karl Deisseroth is the D.H. Chen Professor of Bioengineering and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He holds dual appointments in the School of Medicine and School of Engineering. His research focuses on developing transformative neurotechnologies like optogenetics and CLARITY, pioneering causal systems neuroscience, and advancing understanding of psychiatric disorders such as depression and autism. He completed his A.B. at Harvard, and M.D. and Ph.D. at Stanford, followed by residency and postdoctoral training at Stanford. Deisseroth's lab has disseminated optogenetics and CLARITY to thousands of labs globally. His honors include the Japan Prize (2023), Lasker Award (2021), Kyoto Prize (2018), and membership in all three U.S. National Academies. He continues clinical practice in psychiatry, combining medications with neural stimulation therapies. Key research interests span optogenetic tools, 3D genome architecture in neurons, and neurobiological mechanisms of emotion and dissociation. He teaches courses on optogenetics and systems physiology, advising over 30 doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. His work bridges engineering, neuroscience, and psychiatry, with over 500 publications and numerous patents.

Micah Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Learning
• Metacognition
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Micah Allen is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine - Center for Functional Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN) at Aarhus University. His research focuses on neuroscience, metacognition, and individual differences in cognitive processes. Key research areas include: Metacognitive ability across memory and perception Cardiac interoception in psychosis Pain perception and psychophysical methods Neuroplasticity and neural network dynamics Recent publications examine thermal grill illusion sensitivity, cardiac interoception abnormalities in schizophrenia, and cross-domain metacognition. He received the British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience Early Career Award in 2019 and has served as peer reviewer for neuroscience journals.

Kathrin Kochمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroradiology
• Psychiatry
• Neuroimaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kathrin Koch is a Professor at the Department of Neuroradiology within the School of Medicine at Technical University of Munich . As a Research Group Leader at the TUM Neuroimaging Center (TUM-NIC), she focuses on understanding structural and functional brain alterations in psychiatric disorders. Research Focus : Neural substrates of cognitive processes in psychiatric conditions (OCD, schizophrenia) using fMRI/DTI Key Collaborations : ENIGMA-OCD Consortium, TUM-NIC Her work explores interventions like cognitive training , tDCS stimulation , and meditation to modulate brain function in mental illness. A meta-analytic approach characterizes olfactory processing and network-level changes. Research Trends : Recent studies (2023-2025) emphasize neural efficiency , connectomics , computational modeling , and machine learning applied to cerebral metabolism and white matter microstructure in OCD. Advising : Mentors students including Alyssa Torske , Daniela Rodriguez Manrique , and Dr. Tim Reess on neuroimaging projects.

Franziska Knolleمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Neuroscience
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Franziska Knolle is a Researcher and Principal Investigator at the Department of Neuroradiology, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich (TUM) . She leads the KnolleLab , focusing on computational and clinical neuroscience. She completed her Habilitation in Neuroscience in June 2024 and holds a PhD from the Max Planck Institute of Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Education and Training: PhD, Max Planck Institute of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig Habilitation in Neuroscience, Technical University of Munich (2024) Medical undergraduate studies (Physikum), TU Dresden Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow Research Interests: Dr. Knolle uses computational modeling, fMRI, EEG, and machine learning to study cognitive mechanisms in health and psychiatric disorders, especially psychosis. Her work is grounded in the framework of predictive processing and Bayesian inference , exploring how prior beliefs influence perception, decision-making, and language. She investigates whether computational parameters can predict psychiatric risk or functional outcomes, with a focus on schizotypy, autism traits, and glutamate neurochemistry. Publication Trends: Her recent publications span computational psychiatry, neuroimaging, and cognitive modeling. Key themes include predictive processing in psychosis, reward prediction errors, semantic prior weighting, neural circuitry of salience, and multimodal imaging (fMRI, EEG, MRS). Her work increasingly integrates AI and machine learning for digital phenotyping and biomarker discovery. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow Advising and Grants: Dr. Knolle supervises multiple PhD and medical doctorate students, including Elisabeth Sterner, Pritha Sen, and Onur Icin. She mentors students in computational modeling, neuroimaging, and clinical research. Her lab is supported by funding from competitive sources including DFG, DAAD, Marie Curie, and Leopoldina. She collaborates widely with institutions in the UK, Germany, and internationally. Labs and Teams: She leads the KnolleLab at TUM, which includes PhD students, medical researchers, and interns. The lab focuses on integrating computational models with multimodal brain data. She collaborates with researchers at the University of Cambridge, King’s College London, MRC CBU, and the University of Melbourne.

• Health Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Interoception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dr. Olga Pollatos is a Professor (W3) for Clinical and Health Psychology at Ulm University since 2012. She holds dual doctorates in psychology (Dr. phil., LMU Munich) and medicine (Dr. med., LMU Munich) and completed her habilitation in biological psychology and neuroscience. Her career includes junior professorship at the University of Potsdam (2009-2012) and research stays at the University of Sussex and University of Nottingham. Key Research Areas Health psychology (nutrition, sports, obesity, eating disorders) Embodied cognition (body perception, self-regulation, anxiety disorders) Pain processing (empathy, stress, somatoform disorders) Methodological Expertise Physiological measurements (interruption, heart rate variability, EEG, fMRI) Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) Connectivity analysis and glucose metabolism studies Leadership Roles : Head of Clinical & Health Psychology Department (Ulm University, 2012-present) Vice President Education (Ulm University, 2018-present) Chairwoman of Baden-Württemberg Centre for Teaching and Learning (2020-2024) Scientific Awards : MSD Health Prize (2015) Hufeland Award (2015) RUFZEICHEN GESUNDHEIT! Foundation Prize (2014) Multiple scholarships including Bavarian Award for Highly Gifted (1994-2000)

Terry Lohrenzمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Computational Neuroscience
• Decision-Making
• Social Interaction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Terry Lohrenz is a Research Associate Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC), where he is a key member of the Montague Lab within the Human Neuroimaging Laboratory and Computational Psychiatry Unit. His interdisciplinary research bridges mathematics, neuroscience, and psychiatry to investigate the neural mechanisms of decision-making and social behavior. Education: B.A. in Physics, Harvard University Ph.D. in Mathematics, Rutgers University Lohrenz's research focuses on mathematical modeling of human behavior, particularly in the domains of decision-making, social interaction, and psychiatric disorders. His work leverages computational neuroscience and neuroimaging to uncover how the brain processes rewards, errors, and social signals. He has made significant contributions to understanding fictive learning, dopamine signaling, and the neural basis of impulsivity in addiction. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in using high-resolution neuroimaging and in vivo neurochemistry to decode complex cognitive processes such as counterfactual reasoning, risk assessment, and moral judgment. These studies are often conducted in clinical populations, including individuals with cocaine dependence and anorexia nervosa, highlighting the translational impact of his work. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Lohrenz has been involved in numerous collaborative research projects, often funded by major federal grants (implied by publication venues and institutional affiliations), and has advised or co-mentored graduate students and postdoctoral researchers through his role in the Montague Lab. While specific grants and advisees are not listed, his extensive publication record with trainees suggests active mentorship and research leadership. He is a core member of the Montague Lab, a leading research group in computational psychiatry and neuroeconomics, which uses advanced neuroimaging, behavioral experiments, and machine learning to study brain function in health and disease.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Social Cognition
• Mentalization
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Niklas Georg Bürgi is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Computational Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, working in Peter Dayan's group. His research integrates behavioral experiments, neuroimaging, and computational modeling to understand social learning and interaction in both healthy individuals and those with mental disorders. Research Interests: His work centers on computational social cognition , particularly mentalization —the ability to infer others' thoughts—and how it adapts during reciprocal interactions. He investigates how these processes are altered in depression and other psychiatric conditions, combining clinical psychology with advanced neuroimaging and modeling techniques. His research bridges human and artificial intelligence, aiming to uncover mechanistic accounts of social inference. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward understanding the neural and computational basis of social cognition , with applications in computational psychiatry . His work employs fMRI, machine learning, and game-theoretic paradigms to decode social belief updates and brain network dynamics in depression. Scientific Awards: Annual award for excellent scholarly work by the University of Zurich (for PhD dissertation) Advising and Grants: While no formal students or grants are listed, his research has been supported through institutional funding at the Max Planck Institute and the Zurich Center for Neuroeconomics. He has collaborated with leading researchers in neuroeconomics and clinical psychiatry, suggesting active involvement in interdisciplinary projects and mentorship through research collaboration. Labs and Teams: He is currently part of Peter Dayan’s group at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. Previously, he was a PhD student in Christian Ruff’s group at the Zurich Center for Neuroeconomics (ZNE). His work has involved collaborations with teams in psychodynamic therapy research, neuropsychopharmacology, and healthy aging, indicating a broad interdisciplinary network.

Kristen A. Lindquistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emotional Neuroscience
• Social Cognition
• Developmental Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kristen A. Lindquist is a Professor and incoming Robert K. and Dale J. Weary Chair in Social Psychology at The Ohio State University. Her work focuses on the psychological and neural mechanisms underlying emotions, integrating tools from neuroscience, physiology, and computational linguistics. She directs the Affective Science Lab, exploring how emotions emerge from interactions between neural systems, bodily states, and cultural learning. Her research interests include: Neural basis of emotion construction Language's role in shaping emotional experience Developmental trajectories of emotion understanding Cross-cultural variations in emotion perception Interoceptive awareness and social cognition Recent work highlights how language modulates brain activity during emotion processing (Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 2024) and demonstrates links between emotion word knowledge and adaptive regulation in children (Emotion, 2025). Lindquist's studies frequently use fMRI, physiological measures, and computational modeling to investigate emotion's multidimensional nature. Her lab develops tools like the EMOTONGUE smartphone app to study emotion in natural contexts. Lindquist has authored over 150 publications, with frequent contributions to Psychological Science , Emotion , and Neuron . She serves on editorial boards for leading journals and frequently collaborates internationally on emotion research.

Caroline Catmurمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Cognition
• Social Neuroscience
• Theory of Mind
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caroline Catmur is a Reader in Cognitive Psychology at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, where she joined in August 2015. Her research focuses on the psychological and neural mechanisms underlying social cognitive abilities including imitation, empathy, and theory of mind. She leads the Experimental and Social Psychology Research Group (EASY) within the Department of Psychology. Dr. Catmur earned her PhD in Psychology from University College London and completed her undergraduate studies with a BA in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford. Prior to her current position, she served as a Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Surrey. She is also recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy for her contributions to teaching and learning. Her research program investigates social cognition through multiple lenses, with particular emphasis on how social experience shapes the brain's mirror neuron system, how brain stimulation can illuminate social interaction mechanisms, and how empathic abilities develop. Her work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical applications, particularly in understanding autism spectrum disorders and alexithymia. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between language development and emotional processing, face perception mechanisms, and the cognitive foundations of theory of mind. Dr. Catmur's recent publications reveal a strong focus on mental state attribution, with increasing attention to computational approaches to theory of mind and the intersection of artificial intelligence with human social cognition. Her work consistently examines individual differences in social cognitive abilities, particularly regarding autism spectrum conditions and alexithymia, while maintaining a strong foundation in experimental cognitive psychology methods. Philip Leverhulme Prize in Psychology from the Leverhulme Trust (2015) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Dr. Catmur has secured significant research funding from major organizations including the Royal Society, Economic and Social Research Council, Experimental Psychology Society, John Templeton Foundation, and Wellcome Trust. She has led two major research projects: 'The Role of Cultural Evolution in Human Understanding' (2022-2024, John Templeton Foundation) and 'Mirroring intentions? Establishing the contribution of mirror neurons to action understanding' (2016-2019, Leverhulme Trust). Her work has been widely disseminated through numerous peer-reviewed publications and has gained attention in both academic and public spheres. Dr. Catmur is actively involved with the IoPPN Virtual Reality Research Lab, a world-leading multidisciplinary group dedicated to VR-based research, assessment, and treatments to improve mental health and enhance well-being. She also contributes to the Research Centre for Technology and the Body, exploring how embodied technology shapes human experience from basic tools to modern interfaces.

Alex Martinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Semantic Memory
• Object Recognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alex Martin, Ph.D., serves as Chief of the Section on Cognitive Neuropsychology at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. He has led this research section since 1997, having joined NIMH in 1990 after faculty positions at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. His research employs functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) to investigate neural circuitry underlying perceptual, memory, and social functions. Primary research domains include: Semantic memory organization and object recognition mechanisms Neural plasticity through experience and learning Representation of abstract social knowledge in autism spectrum disorders Cross-modal sensory integration (e.g., visual-taste processing) Recent publications (2013-2021) demonstrate consistent focus on cognitive neuroscience methodologies applied to memory systems, sensory processing, and neural representation. Article themes cluster around hippocampal memory functions, insular cortex specialization, and hemispheric lateralization patterns. Honors include elected Fellowship in: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Psychological Society (APS) American Psychological Association (APA) Dr. Martin leads the Cognitive Neuropsychology Section within NIMH's Laboratory of Brain and Cognition, conducting both basic neuroscience and clinical investigations at the NIH Clinical Center.

Jeanne Shinskeyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cognitive Development
• Infant Psychology
• Symbolic Thinking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeanne Shinskey is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London. She leads the Royal Holloway Baby Lab, which investigates cognitive development in infancy and early childhood with a focus on the interaction between cognition, perception, and action affecting mental representations (e.g., object permanence) and symbolic thinking (e.g., learning from pictures and apps). Her research spans developmental psychology, language acquisition, and interoceptive processing. Key projects include 'Do infants learn new words from educational picture books?' funded by Princeton University (2025-2026), and 'Developmental changes in infants' object representations' (2007-2011). Current collaborations with the Nuffield Foundation explore the educational efficacy of preschool apps. Research outputs from 2022-2025 reveal expertise in infant cognition, with recent publications addressing cardiac interoception, tactile book design, and maternal stroking behaviors. She serves as an external examiner for the MSc Developmental Psychology program at the University of Kent (2022-2025). Her work contributes to understanding early developmental mechanisms through experimental paradigms, with a particular emphasis on applied contexts like educational media and caregiver-infant interactions. She maintains active research networks across Europe and North America.

James Danckertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Boredom
• Mental Model Updating
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Danckert is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo, where he also serves as the Cognitive Neuroscience Area Head. He is cross-appointed to the Research Institute in Aging and leads the Danckert Attention and Action Group (Danckert Lab). His research spans cognitive neuroscience with particular focus on understanding the mechanisms and brain states that give rise to boredom and mental model updating. Dr. Danckert earned his BA from Melbourne University (Australia), followed by his MA and PhD from La Trobe University (Australia). His academic journey has positioned him as a leading expert in cognitive neuroscience with a specific emphasis on boredom psychology and attention mechanisms. His primary research interests include the cognitive and neural mechanisms of boredom, particularly in individuals with traumatic brain injuries, and mental model updating in relation to neglect syndrome. Danckert's work explores boredom through behavioral tasks like foraging, sustained attention tasks, and executive control tasks, utilizing neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI and tDCS. His mental model updating research involves working with stroke patients (with access to a database of over 800 patients), fMRI, and computational modeling. Analysis of Dr. Danckert's most recent publications reveals a continued focus on boredom and mental model updating, with increasing interdisciplinary approaches incorporating computational modeling, AI, and genetic perspectives. His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical applications, with particular emphasis on how boredom relates to attention, agency, and decision-making processes. Dr. Danckert has received significant recognition for his work, including: Former Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Cognitive Neuroscience Recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award from the Region of Waterloo As a mentor, Dr. Danckert supervises graduate students in the Psychology Department at Waterloo, teaching advanced courses such as Psych 783: Neuroimaging and Cognition. His research is supported by prestigious funding sources including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The Danckert Lab maintains a comprehensive research program with two main streams: boredom research and mental model updating. The lab utilizes diverse methodologies including behavioral testing, neuroimaging, computational modeling, and collaborations with experts in evolutionary genetics. The lab's work has significant implications for understanding cognitive processes in both healthy individuals and those with neurological conditions.

Nadine Gogollaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Emotion Regulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nadine Gogolla is the Director and Max Planck Research Group Leader at the Department of Emotion Research , Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry. She actively participates in the IMPRS for Translational Psychiatry and IMPRS for Life Science graduate schools. Her research focuses on neural circuit mechanisms of emotion regulation , particularly the development and plasticity of prefrontal-limbic circuits and insular cortex functions. The lab employs behavioral assays , in vivo two-photon imaging , viral circuit tracing , and optogenetics in awake mice to explore emotional states. Recent publications highlight trends in sensory-emotional integration , brain-body communication , and objective emotion state classification . Her work spans neuroimmune interactions and computational emotion modeling , with a strong emphasis on cross-species emotional homology and neuromodulation tools . The lab currently includes PhD students and postdoctoral fellows , with openings for future students in 2026. Her team develops chronic cranial implants and genetically encoded sensors for advanced circuit interrogation.

Ana M. Abrantesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Substance Use Disorders
• Physical Activity Promotion for Mental Health
• Digital Health Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana M. Abrantes is a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Alpert Medical School of Brown University . Her research focuses on innovative interventions for substance use disorders , including alcohol , nicotine dependence , and cannabis use , with a strong emphasis on digital health tools such as smartphone apps , text messaging , and neurostimulation (tDCS) . She also leads groundbreaking work in physical activity promotion for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, leveraging technology like Fitbit and peer-facilitated approaches . Current appointments: Director of Psychology, 2022- , Co-Director of Behavioral Medicine and Addictions Research, 2017-2022 Key collaborations: Cynthia Battle , Michael Stein , Lisa Uebelacker , Jane Metrik , and Audrey Tyrka Her research spans ecological momentary assessment (EMA/EMI) , exercise physiology , and behavioral therapies , with a focus on women’s health , perinatal psychiatry , and HIV comorbidities . Notably, she has developed the Exercise Sensitivity Questionnaire and conducted trials like PACE-Life and Project MOVE . Selected scientific honors include the APA Division 50 Young Scholar Award , the Society of Behavioral Medicine Leadership Institute Fellowship , and multiple Education Awards from Brown University. She is actively involved in Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco , Research Society on Alcoholism , and American Psychological Association .